Sir,
Crown Agents to Mr Ladds.
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Downing Street, London,
11th May 1897.
Hong Kong
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With reference to the letter from the Colonial Office to you of the 6th of February last I have to request that you will inform us whether you propose to take advantage of the extension of leave granted to you in that letter beyond the 17th of July next.
I am etc,
(Sgd)
M.A. Cameron.
Mr Ladds to Crown Agents
Villa des Dames,
77 Rue Notre Dame des Champs,
Paris.
20th May 1897.
Gentlemen,
With reference to your letter of the 11th instant which has just been forwarded here: I have the honour to inform you that I propose to avail myself of the extension of leave offered to me beyond the 17th of July, but before you draw up the bond I should like to have an interview with you, and will call at your office when I am next in London which will most likely be about the end of June.
I am etc.
(Sgd)
C. Vivian Ladds.
Crown Agents
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